quantitative
Analysis v1
Reducing salt intake by 3 grams daily could prevent 32,000 to 66,000 new strokes each year in US adults.
Scientific Claim
A 3 g/day reduction in dietary salt is projected to reduce annual stroke incidence by 32,000 to 66,000 cases in the US adult population.
Original Statement
“32,000–66,000 fewer new strokes”
Evidence Quality Assessment
Claim Status
appropriately stated
Study Design Support
Design supports claim
Appropriate Language Strength
probability
Can suggest probability/likelihood
Assessment Explanation
The study is a computational model that explicitly projects these numbers, so using 'projected' is appropriate. The claim accurately reflects the model's output without implying causation.
Evidence from Studies
Supporting (1)
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0
Projected effect of dietary salt reductions on future cardiovascular disease.
Computational/Algorithm Study
2010 Feb 18Contradicting (0)
0
No contradicting evidence found